The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-22
THE FRIENDS YEARLY MEETING.
Interesting Proceedings of the Afternoon of
the Third Day and of the Fourth Day.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PLAINFIELD, Ind, Sept. 2L-During the af
ternoon session of the third day, the represent
alive meeting produced a report upon tie sub
iect of the ordinances" az relegated to thsm at
"A former session. After reafhrming we'll
known views the subject of Baptism and
the SUPPER" as contained in book of dis
cipline, and Recommending that subordinate
meetings should decline to acknowledge.
tain as ministers. those who teach and encour-
age the acceptance or observance of these ordi-
nances, we regard it as inconsistent for any
official member of the Society of Friends to re-
ceive our unity or approval when not In unity
with the doctrine of the church with which we
identified"
Thomas C. Brown. Druzilla Wilson, Abbe
Trueblood and Lydia Ann Perishoe were ap-
pointed members of tbs executive eommitte on
"Evangelistic, PASTORAL and Church Extension
work" the ensuing year.
A large and satisfactory public meeting OF the
''Woman's Foreign! Missionary Board twas held at
7}oclock. It presided over by Eliza G. Arm
strong The meeting was opened by singing,
Scripture reading and prayer, LED by Luke Wood
ard; The address Of the occasion was delivered
by Thomas White Fisher, of Ireland He gave
account of our mission work in all parts of
the world, which was highly entertaining and
instructive. The work Of the board is very en-
couragiDg.
An adjourned session of the meeting for min
istry and oversight was held in the west room
this morning. 1t was meeting or spiritual
power and blessing Much teaching and prac-
tical advice given by Joseph Bevon Braith-
waite, of London. very acceptaby. The reading
of the queries and answers was completed. From
this gather 'tnat the general religious condi-
ton of the mem bership is good. Counsel, On
couragement and help have been given those en-
gagged in the work of the ministry, especially the
young and inexperienced Arrangements have
been made to give meetings without a minister
pastoral at stated intervals. The lnfirm,
the sick and the afflicted have been visited and
ia
and youth in giving religious Instruction. at
STATED times by ministers and teachers, but the
teaching to this class. The gospel has been
faithfully proclaimed by our evangelists pastors
and teachers to the general public
Some farewell messages of love and swe et
couragement given at the close by Maria
Richardson, Sarah Satethwaite Clark and
Chas. Brady, of England. The usual devotional
meeting held at o'clock. in the east roomn
1t was led by John Henry Douglas and was
season of usual power and blessing. A number
came forward for prayer. and were blessed
At 10 A. NJ meetings for worship were held in
both rooms. and also in the tent. At the latter
place, D. B. Updegraff. of Ohio. led in prayer
George Gillett OF London. spoke briefly The
principal preached by John Henry
Douglas. with testimonies from many near the
close
In the house the principal speakers were JOS
Storrs Fry and Chas. Brady, in the west room,
and Rufus KING and others in the east room.
The gospel was preached to the comfort and
ediication off many Christian hearts, and to the
awakening OF the unsaved.
At 2 P. NJ. the meeting met in joint session.
Thos. White Fisher and james N. Richardson,
of ireland, spoke few farewell words. quoting
the apostolic injunction, BE We steadfast. i'm
movable, always Astounding in the work of the
Lord inasmuch ye know that your labor is
not in vain in the Lord"
Joseph Bevon Braithw waite spoke to the meet
ing at some length in admonition and fatherly
counsel Charles Brady, Sarah Saterthwaite
Clark Maria Richardson and Joseph Storrs Fry
followed in few parting words. Mr. 6. Wooton
presented in earnest words the pressing needs of
the Mountain Home Mission" in Alabama. His
appeal was emphasized bv Nathan Frame. Of
Ohio Anna E. Bell, of Newberg, Oregon, pre-
scented the claims of Friends Academy" at that
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